The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has detailed 12 distinct work permit categories for expatriates. Authorities warned that deploying workers without matching permits carries fines ranging from Dh100,000 to Dh1 million.
The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge has launched the Emiratisation Policy for Private Education in partnership with MoHRE and NAFIS. The initiative sets a target to recruit more than 2,000 UAE nationals into private school teaching roles over five years. Several major private school operators have committed to specific recruitment quotas, focusing initially on Arabic, Islamic studies, and social studies.
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation clarified conditions under Article 45 of the Labour Law allowing immediate employee resignation without notice. Concurrently, an education Emiratisation initiative with the Nafis programme established placement commitments across major private school operators in Abu Dhabi.
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has cautioned private sector establishments that committing specific labour law violations carries fines ranging from Dh100,000 to Dh1 million. The penalties apply to five key infractions, including unauthorised hiring, permit misuse, and shutting down businesses without settling employee status. The ministry reiterated that adherence to UAE labour legislation is mandatory to safeguard workers' rights and preserve lawful employment relations.
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